About
D.Waste is an AI-powered waste management platform that empowers individuals and communities to make smarter waste disposal decisions. Our app uses AI to identify types of waste, guides users on proper disposal, and rewards sustainable behavior through a gamified points system.
D.Waste isn't just for individuals — we partner with educational institutions, organizations, and government bodies to promote large-scale behavioral change and sustainability:
- Educational Institutions: D.Waste helps schools and universities integrate environmental learning into the classroom. Our tools include real-time waste identification, sustainability tracking dashboards, and interactive educational games such as WasteWise that make learning about waste sorting fun and engaging for kids.
- Organizations: We support workplaces and nonprofits in running green initiatives by offering smart bin tagging, staff engagement through our reward system, and monthly sustainability reports to measure impact.
- Government Bodies: D.Waste provides municipalities and local governments with the tools to raise awareness, reduce landfill dependency, and monitor community behavior. Our analytics dashboard delivers valuable data for designing better waste policies and public outreach campaigns.
We also build interactive web-based games like WasteWise to teach young users how to sort waste through play. These games include drag-and-drop mechanics and puzzles that reward learning with points and badges. They are accessible on all devices and can be integrated into classroom or community outreach programs.
Available on the App Store and Google Play Store, D.Waste also helps users locate recycling centers, access educational materials, and track their personal impact over time.
Partner with us — Whether you're a school, NGO, or city council, D.Waste is ready to collaborate and help you build a cleaner, smarter future. Get in touch to start your sustainability journey with us.
We care about you
Privacy by Design
We respect your privacy. DWaste does not sell or share your data, and we never track your in-app activity. Your experience is yours alone.
Ethics by Design
We avoid addictive design patterns like infinite scroll or autoplay. Our goal is to educate and empower not to exploit attention.
100% Open Research
DWaste’s methods and data sources are fully transparent. We invite collaboration, peer review, and shared innovation through open research.
Education & Community
We work with schools, organizations, and governments to make waste education accessible through AI tools, analytics, and interactive games like WasteWise.
Milestones
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"Plastic Waste Detection Using Deep Learning: Insights from the WaDaBa Dataset" accepted in IDWM Journal
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"Annotate-Lab" our research annotation software, has been officially accepted for publication in the Journal of Open Source Software
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Research survey entitled "Deep Learning in Waste Management: A Brief Survey" is accepted in Int. J. of Complexity in Applied Science and Technology
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Research paper based on Transfer Learning using new Garbage dataset was published in Industrial and Domestic Waste Management Journal
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v2.0 : Garbage dataset released for public in Kaggle
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Research paper supporting the app workflow and the deep learning model was published in Clean Technologies and Recycling Journal
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v1.0.0 : App published in App Store
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Selected as the top 10 products of the day in Product Hunt
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v0.0.1: App released in Play Store
Contribute
DWaste is a free, ad-free platform built for impact and we welcome your support to keep growing. Whether you're a developer, educator, designer, or just someone who cares about the planet, there’s a way for you to help. 💚
Financial support helps cover development costs like the Apple Developer license ($99/year), but there are many meaningful ways to contribute beyond donations.
📰 Writers & Journalists
Love storytelling? Reach out if you'd like to write about DWaste, climate action, or waste education.
👩💻 Developers
We’re open-source! Contribute features, fix bugs, or help us scale on GitHub.
💚 Quick Support
Share the app, leave a review on the App Store or Google Play, or send us feedback to help us improve.
👨🎨 Designers & Illustrators
Help us refine the look and feel of our app and educational games. Contact us if you're interested in collaborating.
💰 Donate
Support the project financially via Ko-Fi. Please mention it’s for the D.Waste project. Every bit helps! 🙏
🚮 Data Collection
Help us improve our AI by contributing images and labels to our Kaggle dataset.
Vision & Values
Are you a startup?
Yes, DWaste is a project with startup potential. While it’s currently focused on AI-powered waste identification and education, we’re actively working to scale and expand our impact across communities, schools, and cities.
What is your goal?
Our mission is to make waste management smarter and more accessible through AI. We aim to empower users to identify waste types, dispose of them properly, and reduce their environmental impact all while supporting education, sustainability, and data-driven policymaking.
Why DWaste?
The 'D' in DWaste stands for 'Deep', representing our use of deep learning and AI to classify waste accurately and offer personalized disposal guidance. We aim to go deep in both tech and impact.
How do you calculate carbon footprints?
We estimate carbon footprints based on lifecycle data found in the research paper 'Greenhouse Gas Emission Factors for Recycling of Source-Segregated Waste Materials'. These values help users understand the environmental benefits of proper disposal.
What makes DWaste different?
DWaste detects multiple waste items at once, recommends local recycling centers, and provides educational games for children and community users. Unlike typical apps, we don’t track your in-app behavior, use manipulative feeds, or compromise your data. We’re focused on impact, not engagement metrics.
How do you support schools and educational institutions?
We partner with schools and universities to provide tools for environmental education. Our platform includes interactive games like WasteWise, student dashboards, and curriculum-ready content to teach waste sorting and sustainability in fun, engaging ways.
How do organizations and governments use DWaste?
Organizations use DWaste to run sustainability initiatives, track internal waste data, and engage employees. Governments use our analytics tools to educate the public, monitor recycling behavior, and shape local waste management policies based on real data.
Tell me more about the games.
DWaste offers interactive, web-based games like WasteWise that teach children how to sort waste through drag-and-drop and puzzle gameplay. These games help reinforce good habits through fun, rewards, and repetition, making learning about recycling enjoyable.
Is everyone doing greenwashing?
Not everyone but it’s a concern. Some companies use eco-marketing without real action. At DWaste, we believe in transparency and measurable impact. Our platform is built to create real environmental change, not just image.